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UK issues wildfire alerts as crews tackle 14 fires

8/17/2026

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UK Deploys Helicopter

The UK deployed personnel and an Army helicopter to aid Welsh firefighters, announced by Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Kinnock Friday.
The government issued an alert to phones in England and Wales Friday evening warning of high wildfire risk.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged the public to avoid lighting fires as crews tackled about 14 fires Sunday, including the Rhandirmwyn blaze that burned 480 hectares of woodland.

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Montana Fundraises

$4 million was raised from over 3,500 donors for a wildfire recovery fund, with all proceeds for affected individuals.
Mandatory evacuations continue for Moose Creek, Sugarloaf Hill and Grasshopper Valley, though officials expect they may end soon.
The Pioneer Scenic Byway remains closed to the public for at least another week, allowing only fire-crew traffic.
Residents can call 406-420-1966 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for daily fire updates.

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UK Deploys Helicopter

The UK deployed personnel and an Army helicopter to aid Welsh firefighters, announced by Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Kinnock Friday.
The government issued an alert to phones in England and Wales Friday evening warning of high wildfire risk.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged the public to avoid lighting fires as crews tackled about 14 fires Sunday, including the Rhandirmwyn blaze that burned 480 hectares of woodland.

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